Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core i9-13900KF
86.2Single-core85.5
90.2Multi-core87.9
71.9Gamingspec-based71.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-13900K scores 84.4 against 83.2 for Intel Core i9-13900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-13900K edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KF
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,070Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,800Top 10% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,238Top 8% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 37,310Top 11% | — |
| PassMark | 58,051+1%Top 9% | 57,408Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,595Top 11% | 4,580Top 11% |
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